NANCY AMIDEI ADVOCACY CAMP 2026
Join Children’s Alliance and Child Care Aware of Washington on Saturday, September 12th, to become a stronger advocate for children through the Nancy Amidei Advocacy Camp!
This one-day training is designed to inspire, educate, connect, and empower child advocates by sharing the knowledge and tools needed to drive child care policy change in Washington state.
At Advocacy Camp, parents, early educators, and community members invested in the future of child care will engage in interactive learning sessions to build and strengthen skills to engage in child care policy advocacy. Whether participants are new to advocacy or have years of experience, this training will equip them with the resources, strategies, and confidence needed to create change in their communities.
There is no cost to register or attend this training. Registrants will receive a $45 gift card from Child Care Aware as an honorarium for their time!
Where: Spokane Public Library – Liberty Park | 402 S Pittsburg St, Spokane, WA 99202
When: Saturday, September 12th, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A one-hour virtual pre-meeting is also required. This meeting will take place on Zoom the week of September 6th.
Training topics:
Child Care Advocacy – Learn about the programs and policies that support child care in Washington state, how communities are impacted, and why child care advocates are needed now more than ever.
Policy Advocacy through a Racial Equity Lens – Build a foundational understanding of racial equity concepts, learn how to analyze child care policies through a racial equity lens, and reflect on how your values impact your advocacy journey.
Washington State Government 101 – Learn how our state’s government operates, how a bill becomes law, and how to pinpoint and capitalize on key opportunities for advocacy throughout the legislative session.
Develop Your Key Message – Learn how to create, adapt, and deliver persuasive and impactful messages to strengthen your child care advocacy.
Lobbying 101 – Build your understanding of opportunities to engage in policy advocacy at the state level, including how to sign in to committee hearings, how to email and meet with your legislators, and how to testify.
There is no cost to register or attend this training. Registrants will receive a $45 gift card from Child Care Aware as an honorarium for their time. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Spanish interpretation services are available upon request.
Registration closes Friday, September 4. Capacity for this training is limited to 30 participants. Children’s Alliance will follow up with registrants to let them know if their spot is confirmed or if they have been added to our waiting list.
Nancy Amidei’s Legacy
Children’s Alliance partnered with Nancy Amidei, a visionary in political activism in Washington, to develop and facilitate these trainings from 1995 to 2019. We are grateful beyond words for her incredible contributions to Advocacy Camp.
